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Clara Edwards 1923–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1923

Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Death Date: 17 Mar 1992

Death Location: Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Lindsey Edwards

Mother: Frances Clayton

Spouse(s): John Dill

Children(s): Kenneth Malone

In 1923, Clara Edwards entered the world in Greenville, South Carolina, born to Lindsey Woody Edwards And Frances Eleanor Lena Clayton. In 1930, Clara Edwards resided in O´Neal, O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1931, Clara Edwards resided in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Clara Edwards married John Earl Benson Dill, and had children including Kenneth Earl Malone. Clara Edwards passed away in 1992 in Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Clara Edwards entered the world in Greenville, South Carolina, born to Lindsey Woody Edwards And Frances Eleanor Lena Clayton.
  • In 1930, Clara Edwards resided in O´Neal, O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1931, Clara Edwards resided in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • Clara Edwards married John Earl Benson Dill, and had children including Kenneth Earl Malone.
  • Clara Edwards passed away in 1992 in Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lindsey Edwards
1880–1936
Birth Location: Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
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Frances Clayton
1880–1964
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

John Dill
1924–2004
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Kenneth Malone
1950–2022
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Clara Edwards's Ancestors

Self
Clara Edwards
1923–1992
Birth Place: Greenville, South Carolina
Parents
Lindsey Woody Edwards
1880–1936
Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Frances (Eleanor "Lena") Clayton
1880–1964
Grandparents
Reuben (Watson "Watt") Edwards
1850–1913
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Anna (Mae 'Annie') Hudson
1858–1927
Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
Nathaniel ("Nathan") Clayton
1853–1929
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Clayton
1856–1930
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Edwards
1823–1917
Mary Blalock
1825–1908
Woodward Hudson
1815–1889
Effarilla Hudson
1816–1882
Hyram Clayton
1808–1899
Missouri Ross
1814–1886
William Johnson
1829–
Elizebeth Johnson
1818–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Susannah Whiteside
1795–1880
Benjamin Edwards
1788–1865
Burrell Hudson
1769–1861
Sarah Yeargin
1783–1865
Henderson Wilson
1794–1850
Sallie Avent
1801–1833
Gowan Jr.
1783–1826
Frances Lemmons
1778–1856
GEORGE (Will)
1765–1859
Guilla KEMP
1770–1846
Lodwick Johnson
1792–1857
Martha Massey
1800–

Clara Edwards's Descendants

1.
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Clara Edwards (27 Sep 1923–17 Mar 1992) m. John (Earl Benson) Dill (9 Feb 1924–26 Dec 2004)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Earl) Malone 1950–2022

Clara Edwards's Timeline

8 Records

1923
27 Sep 1923
Birth of Clara Edwards in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 7
Clara Edwards resided here in O´Neal, O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
O´Neal, O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1931
22 Apr 1931
Age 8
Clara Edwards resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Clara Edwards resided here in Highland, Greenville, South Carolina
Highland, Greenville, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 17
Clara Edwards resided here in Highland Twp, Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Highland Twp, Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1943
1943
Age 20
Clara Edwards resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 27
Clara Edwards resided here in O'Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
O'Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1992
17 Mar 1992
Age 69
Death of Clara Edwards in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1923
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03814; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 23-93
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 2341934
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 18 Mar 1992; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.3824381,0.34781086,0.48704007&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: O´Neal, O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: O´Neal, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 2341934

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1931
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 22 Apr 1931; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03814; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 23-93

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Highland Twp, Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03814; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 23-93

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: O'Neal, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greer, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 18 Mar 1992; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.3824381,0.34781086,0.48704007&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1992
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 18 Mar 1992; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.3824381,0.34781086,0.48704007&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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